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North Scripps surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
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North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:
The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 412 | 373 | 377 | 297 | 225 | 222 | 183 | 145 | 392 | 292 | 347 | 491 | 188 | 519 | 643 | 481 | 475 | 451 | 334 | 309 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:19PM 0.79 | 11:43PM 1.41 | 12:22AM 1.31 | 1:31AM 1.22 | 3:30AM 1.18 | 7:25PM 1.01 | 5:03AM 1.22 | 7:27PM 1.10 | 6:04AM 1.30 | 7:38PM 1.21 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:49PM 0.68 | 7:48AM 0.16 | 9:19AM 0.21 | 10:52AM 0.17 | 11:51AM 0.10 | 11:34PM 0.85 | 12:31PM 0.04 | 12:26AM 0.69 | 1:01PM -0.01 | 1:06AM 0.50 | |||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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